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8200-1340

Flex500

LVDC, Front Panel, Standard

The Flex500 is a programmable real-time, deterministic, purpose built digital controller with integrated HMI that optimizes performance and protection of compressors, steam turbines, gas turbines and hydro turbines. Woodward designed and built based on our reliable, field proven 505D hardware platform combined with our industry trusted and easy to use GAP programs and advance service tools. This model is a font panel mount, low voltage 18-36 Vdc power input and is rated for Class 1, Div. 2 standard location.
Product Type

About 8200-1340

Steam Turbine Control|Compressor Control|Gas Turbine Control|Hydro Turbine Control

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  • Product Specification
  • Software Manual
  • Technical Manual
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY

The Flex500 control system represents a new generation of purpose built controller with integrated HMI display.  The industrial hardware platform offers a robust, low-cost control for a wide variety of turbine, engine, and compressor applications. A low cost alternative to general purpose PLC’s, the Flex500 provides an easy, user friendly GAP programming architecture along with a true industrial level long production and support lifecycle eliminating frequent high cost obsolescence issues.

The platform’s real-time operating system and dedicated inputs and outputs provide deterministic performance for key prime mover control functionality. Its fast I/O scan times, high accuracy, and software program synchronization make it ideal for use in controlling and protecting critical high speed rotating equipment. 

Applications:

  • Compressor control and protection
  • Steam turbines
  • Gas turbines
  • Hydro turbines
  • Gas and diesel engines

Features:

  • Integrated human machine interface (HMI) display
  • Powerful real-time microprocessor control
  • Fast, accurate onboard I/O channels
  • Combines real time control with PLC programming
  • Deterministic I/O scan rates as fast as 5 msec.
  • Distributed I/O RTCnet™ and LINKnet HT™ compable
  • Compliant with time synchronization protocol SNTP
  • Network control connectivity to DCS
  • Low cost alternative to a general purpose PLC
  • Sulfur-resistant conformal coating
  • Certified for Standard or Hazardous Locations

Distributed Control System (DCS) System

Designed to function as a distributed control system, Woodward-based RTCnet™ and/or LINKnet HT distributed I/O modules can be used in conjunction with the Flex500 platform to expand the number and type of input and output signals as required by the specific application.

Ethernet, serial and CAN communication ports, and the related Modbus® TCP/IP and CANopen protocols also make this platform ideal for functioning as part of an overall plant DCS or as a standalone controller. Four Ethernet ports and four CAN ports allow for the network flexibility and redundancy necessary for today’s critical control system architectures.

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Application Notes
Name
Item Number
Language
STEAM TURBINE CONTROL & SAFETY PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES OVERVIEW
51229
English
Product Specification
Name
Item Number
Language
FLEX500 DIGITAL CONTROL FOR TURBINES, ENGINES, OR COMPRESSORS
03433
English
Service Bulletin
Name
Item Number
Language
VXWORKS URGENT/11 VULNERABILITIES
01661
English
Technical Manual
Name
Item Number
Language
FLEX500 DIGITAL CONTROL
26838
English